About this role
About us
UCL's Higher Education Development and Support Institute (HEDS) brings together UCL Arena (UCL’s Centre for Research-based Education) and UCL Careers.
About the role
In this job you'll lead the establishment, launch and management of the UCL Award, a framework to support student skills development, articulation and recognition.
This key institutional priority requires careful, strategic thinking and cross-institutional collaboration to ensure that this recognition framework sits as part of a wider ecosystem which includes skills programmes extracurricular activity and support mechanisms such as Personal Academic Tutoring. You will work collaboratively across a wide range of stakeholders to roll out and manage the Award, including central teams, faculties, Careers, the Students’ Union, and Innovation and Enterprise.
This role will support and empower students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world and we need a motivated, forward-thinking individual who can collaborate effectively to drive this area of work.
This is a fixed term contract until the end of July 2028. A full job description is attached to this advert.
About you
Things you'll need in order to do this job include:
Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience Experience of setting up and delivering a programme of work for taught students, preferably in Higher Education Experience of delivering skills-related activity to students, preferably in a Higher Education environment Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders across different levels of seniority Experience of events management including using booking systems, writing communications and evaluating events Experience of juggling different projects which may have competing demands
Please read the job description carefully, paying particular attention to the Essential and Desirable criteria, and ensure these are covered in your application.
What we offer
41 days’ holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days) Option to purchase 5 additional days’ annual leave Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and immigration loan Relocation support for eligible posts On-site nursery and gym Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay Staff Support Service (employee assistance programme) Discounted medical insurance
Full details: UCL Rewards and Benefits.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.
Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL’s policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy
Customer advert reference: B06-00178